Slain Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald is being remembered as a loving father and avid runner who dedicated his life to law enforcement.
"To sacrifice himself for me and all the other Temple students," Temple student John Breen said while visiting the memorial."I encourage all Temple students to come out, just to say a prayer."
NBC10's Matt DeLucia reports Monday morning from the site of a growing memorial along Montgomery Avenue in North Philadelphia as people mourn the loss of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Saturday night. Fitzgerald is being remembered as a devoted father and husband, a runner and a compassionate member of his community.
One of the many police officers paying respect to Fitzgerald at the memorial said he"became a cop for all the right reasons.""Officer Fitzgerald gave his life protecting the temple community and we are forever indebted to him, theRemembering and honoring our forever hero, Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.
Officer Fitzgerald gave his life protecting the temple community and we are forever indebted to him. He valiantly served the temple community and the people of Philadelphia
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